Which of the following best describes the histological structure of an artery wall?

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AEndothelium, basement membrane, connective tissue
BEndocardium, myocardium, epicardium
CMucosa, submucosa, serosa
DTunica intima, tunica media, tunica adventitia

✓ Correct answer: D. Tunica intima, tunica media, tunica adventitia The wall of an artery consists of three distinct layers: tunica intima (innermost, endothelium and connective tissue), tunica media (middle, smooth muscle and elastic fibers), and tunica adventitia (outermost, connective tissue).

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